Newly released body camera footage from the Paradise Valley Police Department in Arizona has captured former Supreme Court of Canada Justice Russell Brown singing “in a tuxedo” moments before an alleged alcohol-fueled confrontation that led to his resignation. The video, captured at an Arizona resort on Jan. 29 in the early morning hours, shows two women discussing how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would love the footage. Brown, believed to be the voice in the video, can be heard telling them to stop taking pictures.
The incident, which was cited as a significant factor in Brown’s retirement statement issued last month, was described as a result of a spurious complaint. Brown’s legal counsel claimed that a 31-year-old ex-Marine, who was intoxicated and belligerent, punched Brown without provocation, leading to the weaponization of Canada’s judicial discipline process. The Canadian Judicial Council launched a review of Brown’s alleged conduct on March 7 but ended abruptly on June 12 when Brown announced his retirement, claiming that the council no longer had jurisdiction over the complaint.
Chief Justice Richard Wagner expressed discomfort with the lack of transparency surrounding the incident, as much of the information about it comes from the Paradise Valley Police Department. The legal community, including class action lawyer David Sterns, has criticized the opaque handling of judicial issues and the lack of public disclosure in this case. Despite calls for a public inquiry, it will not occur following Brown’s resignation. The Canadian Judicial Council has provided no further comment at this time.
In the police report, the ex-marine, Jonathan Crump, stated that he punched Brown because he found his behavior “creepy” and inappropriate toward the women in their group. He alleged that Brown was hitting on and touching the women, even attempting to follow them to their hotel room. Crump called the police about an hour after the confrontation. Witnesses reported smelling alcohol on Crump at the time.
The incident occurred when Brown accompanied Paige Bowmaster and her mother Nikki, as well as Bowmaster’s friend Meghan McIntyre, to the hotel lounge. Bowmaster told police that Brown began flirting with both her and her mother, and while he did not touch any intimate areas, he kissed Bowmaster’s cheek once or twice and placed his hand on her back and leg without consent. Bowmaster found his behavior terrifying and claimed that he disregarded her objections.
Following the encounter, the group returned to their room, and Crump alleges that Brown attempted to follow them. In response, Crump punched Brown several times. Hotel security spoke to Brown afterward, but he declined medical assistance and a police response. The body camera footage shows police attempting to reach Brown in his hotel room, but there was no response, leading them to speculate that he may have passed out.
Ultimately, the police deemed Crump’s actions reasonable and necessary and concluded that no crime had been committed. In Brown’s resignation statement, his legal counsel emphasized that the allegations against him were filled with contradictions, inaccuracies, and embellishments. They expressed confidence that Brown would have been vindicated had the Canadian Judicial Council’s investigation reached a conclusion.
The lack of transparency from Canadian institutions regarding the incident has drawn criticism, and the legal community raises concerns about the secretive handling of judicial matters. The vacancy left by Brown’s retirement is open for applications until July 21.
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